The straw poll was conducted exactly like it's predecessor at the 2015 RLC National Convention in Nashua using not only traditional plurality voting, but approval voting and a rating from 1-5 for any of the listed candidates.

Melbourne, Florida: The National Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) today endorsed Dan Bongino in his race for the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 19th Congressional District.

Dan Bongino is a former Secret Service Agent with the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations. Mr. Bongino resigned from the Secret Service in protest over President Obama’s disregard for the Constitution.

The National Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus voted to endorse Rebekah Johansen-Bydlak in her race for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 1st Congressional District.

Just 25, Ms. Johansen-Bydlak was born and raised near Pensacola, where she was homeschooled. She graduated from the University of West Florida with a Masters in Political Science and Public Administration. During her time as a student she was Chairwoman of the Young Americans for Liberty Florida.

About the Republican Liberty Caucus

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a 527 voluntary grassroots membership organization dedicated to working within the Republican Party to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets. Founded in 1991, it is the oldest continuously-operating organization within the Liberty Republican movement.